7/30 He got a hundred pounds for "On Neutral Ground," and at once counted on a continuance of payments in geometrical proportion. I hinted to him that he couldn't keep it up, and he smiled with tolerance, no doubt thinking "He judges me by himself." But I didn't do anything of the kind .-- (Toast, please, Dora.)--I'm a stronger man than Reardon; I can keep my eyes open, and wait.' 'Is his wife the kind of person to grumble ?' asked Mrs Milvain. The girl wasn't content to go into modest rooms--they must furnish a flat. I rather wonder he didn't start a carriage for her. Well, his next book brought only another hundred, and now, even if he finishes this one, it's very doubtful if he'll get as much. |